Toxicroak – Steam Siege (#59)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Toxicroak (#59) is a Rare card from XY - Steam Siege released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Poison Jab attack (50 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.20, Cardmarket average sale is €0.20, Floor listings start near €0.04.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.20
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.20
- Recent low listing: €0.04
Card Details
- Set
- Steam Siege
- Card Number
- 59
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Poison Enzyme
Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Poisoned Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Poison Jab
[Fighting, Colorless]
— 50
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Toxicroak from Steam Siege (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hajime Kusajima.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Toxicroak 59 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Toxicroak's Poison Jab deals 50 damage for Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Siege #59 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.20 |
�📦 Steam Siege Set Context
This Toxicroak is part of the Steam Siege expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hajime Kusajima, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Toxicroak card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Steam Siege are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hajime Kusajima resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Toxicroak 59 was released in 2016 in the Steam Siege expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Steam Siege is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Toxicroak have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Toxicroak card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Toxicroak works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.